Joshua M. Watkins - Watkins Law Firm, LLC

Watkins Law Firm LLC brings real world experience to the table for their diverse clientele. With offices in Birmingham and Tuscaloosa, Alabama, they have the capability to handle cases in a variety of practice areas, including the following:

General Civil Litigation in all State and Federal Courts,

Business & Corporate Law,

Real Estate, and

Wills, Estates & Trusts.

Full Name

Joshua M. Watkins, esq.

Job Title

Owner/Attorney with Watkins Law Firm, LLC

Current City of Residence?

Birmingham, Alabama

Family (Names & Ages)?

Wife: Ann Watkins, Daughters: Emma (11) and Ella (7)

What is your educational background?

BS in Accounting, University of South Alabama; Macc, University of Georgia; Juris Doctor, University of Georgia School of Law

Where did you grow up?

In Oneonta, Alabama as a little boy and then moved to Birmingham in 4th grade.

What was your first job?

Janitor for Law Lamar (CPA)...he was my basketball coach and it was actually a lot of fun.

Why did you choose your profession?

It seemed to be a logical choice that would be a good career, plus we did personality tests in school and it was always one of my top recommended careers.

In 10 years you’ll be?

Hopefully, I will still be helping people build and maintain their businesses and legacies.

What’s the first thing you do when you get to the office?

Check my email and calendar.

What’s a hot topic in your industry?

With the baby boomer generation retiring or thinking about it, succession planning is an important topic for many business owners.

What’s the most influential book you’ve read and how did it influence your career?

I've read a lot of business books, but probably Steven Covey's 7 Habits is my favorite.

#1 item on your bucket list?

Play in a PGA event.

What’s the first website you check in the morning?

Gmail, then I usually check our Facebook statistics.

If you had to choose another career, what would it be?

As a younger man I wanted to be a professional golfer.

What’s your guiding business principle?

Find a way to be helpful.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?

Do your best and leave the results up to God.

What keeps you up at night?

Processes...I'm a big fan of developing processes and since I work with so many new/small businesses they are always in short supply.

What’s your favorite local restaurant?

I have a bunch, but I really enjoy restaurants that use fresh ingredients. I'm a big fan of the Farm-to-Table movement.